San Jose among most expensive US cities for hotel stays, survey shows

San Jose is the third most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared 50 cities based on the average rate for the least expensive double room during October 2019 – October being the month when hotel rates in US cities tend to be at their highest.

With average rates of $223 and $221 per night respectively, Nashville and Boston came top of the rankings. San Jose completes the podium with an average rate of $214 for the least expensive double room.

San Francisco ranks as the 4th most expensive city, with an average rate of just a few dollars less than San Jose. At the opposite end of the spectrum, by far the cheapest destination is Las Vegas, where an overnight visitor is likely to find a room for around $70 per night.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive cities in the US based on hotel rates. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each city's cheapest available double room (minimum 3-star hotel) for the period 1 October – 31 October, 2019.

1. Nashville $223
2. Boston $221
3. San Jose $214
4. San Francisco $209
5. Albuquerque $198
6. New York City $196
7. Austin $189
8. Los Angeles $186
9. Dallas $185
10. Detroit $185

For the full results of the survey, check https://www.cheaphotels.org/press/cities19.html

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